Senior Tax Manager

The Senior Tax Manager’s primary focus is the preparation and completion of Lush's US tax returns. In this position, you will also play an essential role in growing talent by leading the structuring and planning for all aspects of taxation, including corporate income taxes, sales and use taxes, transfer pricing and duties for Lush North America.

As the Senior Tax Manager, you will partner with business operations to ensure that the tax structure meets changing business needs, monitor compliance activities and manage all tax authority audits. You will identify challenges and opportunities and create step plans to resolve, utilizing outside expertise when necessary. You will also partner with the Global Head of Tax on North America tax reporting and as updates are needed to transfer pricing.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to evolve and improve our current structure and processes. You will be curious about opportunities, listen actively and be able to effectively lead the team through analysis and execution of improvement initiatives. You will be real with giving and receiving feedback and support.

Lush thrives with people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business. You have a passion for bringing value, leading change and having an impact on the organizations you work with. You are ready to join a business dedicated not just to getting the job done but to the practices of fair‑trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities and giving back to grassroots organizations making a difference.

Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance

• Oversee US income tax returns including Federal and State income tax as well as routine submissions such as 1042 and FBAR.
• Oversee tax compliance, reporting and related filings (including SR&ED, NR4, T5 etc.) across Canada and Puerto Rico utilizing external advisors as needed.
• Oversee tax installments to ensure appropriate compliance with legislative requirements.
• Act as the point of contact and support for tax compliance matters across North America.

Tax Audits

• Oversee audit management of income tax, sales tax and duties audits in a proactive and strategic manner.
• Oversee sales/sales and use tax compliance in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
• Develop and maintain a current and appropriate tax operating model.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all US, Canadian and Puerto Rican GST and Sales and Use tax returns.
• Review existing policies and assist the business to adjust transfer pricing strategies and structures as needed that reflect any changing business operations.
• Effectively utilize outside support if needed.
• Manage the preparation of any necessary transfer pricing documentation.

Tax Accounting

• Oversee book tax calculations, estimates and accruals.
• Oversee monthly management reporting and budgeting.
• Oversee current and deferred tax provisions.
• Oversee the North America tax reporting to the parent company in the UK.

Other Duties

• Lead a tax team with two direct reports and provide support and mentorship, coaching and developing them through fearless leadership.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax rulings and relevant trends and make recommendations as needed.
• Partner with the business operations teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing Trade Agreements and duty drawbacks.
• Establish appropriate systems or processes to identify and manage tax compliance risk.
• Partner with the business operations teams to deliver efficient and effective tax support to strategic business initiatives and provide practical solutions.
• Prepare and develop tax structures, policies and processes.
• Manage external tax consultants as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Qualified CPA, US CPA or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands on tax experience in public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand financial information necessary to prepare corporate tax filings and the ability to identify and research tax issues.
• 2 – 4 years specific US tax return preparation and filing experience.
• Proven knowledge and experience of international tax regulations and procedures.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Independent worker who is proactive and can work well with minimal supervision.
• Accustomed to and able to deliver results within a highly seasonal, high‑pressure production environment.
• Self‑motivated, accountable and results oriented.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a retail or in‑house environment is a plus.
• Experience implementing accounting and tax software and advising on the impacts on tax reporting.

Job Type: Regular, Full Time. Hybrid position - 2 days onsite.

Job Location: 35 Jutland Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Z 2G6.

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $135,000 CAD.

Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92. We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in allyship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.